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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.49, 680.28 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.49, 680.28 and 128.88 is: 193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.49 : 680.28 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.49/680.28 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.49x = 680.28 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.49x = 87,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,674.49/453.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.33

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